Moving to Cabo Verde from Marshall Islands

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Marshall Islands to Cabo Verde? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Cabo Verde compared to Marshall Islands.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MH
11.9
CV
16.5

Marshall Islands performs better than Cabo Verde across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MH
$874
CV
$616
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MH
4.6
CV
44.6

Cabo Verde performs significantly better than Marshall Islands across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MH
0.0t
CV
1.3t

Marshall Islands performs better than Cabo Verde across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MH
2.3
CV
5.8
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

MH
38.7%
CV
70.0%

Cabo Verde performs significantly better than Marshall Islands across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MH
36.0%
CV
12.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MH
$6,800
CV
$8,200

Cabo Verde generally does better on employment & economy, though Marshall Islands leads in poverty rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MH
74.7 yrs
CV
73.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MH
21.7
CV
23.5

Marshall Islands performs better than Cabo Verde across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Marshall Islands and Cabo Verde. To live, work, or study long-term in Cabo Verde, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Cabo Verde's immigration authority.

Marshall Islands passport

Marshall Islands passport holder visiting Cabo Verde

Visa on Arrival
Marshall Islands passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Cabo Verde.
Cabo Verde passport

Cabo Verde passport holder visiting Marshall Islands

Visa on Arrival
Cabo Verde passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Marshall Islands.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Cabo Verde?

Connectivity is usually fine (Cabo Verde: 5.8 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Cabo Verde offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Cabo Verde safe for expats?

Marshall Islands performs better than Cabo Verde across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Cabo Verde compared to Marshall Islands?

Cabo Verde performs significantly better than Marshall Islands across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 44.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Cabo Verde, compared to 4.6 in Marshall Islands. Cabo Verde scores 71 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Marshall Islands: 59).

What language do they speak in Cabo Verde?

The official language in Cabo Verde is Portuguese. In Marshall Islands, the official languages are English and Marshallese.

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At a Glance

MH CV
Population 79,906 596,707
Currency United States Dollar ($) Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE)
Languages English, Marshallese Portuguese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +692 +238
Time zones 1 1